Varun Chakaravarthy’s Record-Chasing Opportunity in 5th IND-AUS T20I
Since his T20I debut for India in 2021, Varun Chakaravarthy has played 28 matches and taken 45 wickets. He will lead India's spin attack in the fifth T20I against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, on November 8.
Chakaravarthy, who currently tops the ICC T20I bowlers' rankings, aims to become the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50 wickets in T20 Internationals. He needs five wickets in this final match of the series to surpass Kuldeep Yadav’s record.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Record
Kuldeep Yadav has taken 88 wickets in 49 T20Is. He reached his 50th wicket milestone in his 30th match during a game against the West Indies in Guyana on August 8, 2023.
Fastest to 50 Wickets in T20Is Globally
The global record for the fastest to 50 T20I wickets belongs to Dhruvkumar Maisuria of Botswana, who achieved this in his 22nd T20I.
Other Indian Bowler to Watch
Alongside Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah will also be aiming to make history. The 31-year-old fast bowler from Ahmedabad has taken 99 wickets in 79 T20Is and could add to his record on November 8.
“Varun Chakaravarthy will lead India’s spin attack in the fifth T20I against Australia, which is set to be played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday (November 8).”
“Kuldeep, who has 88 wickets to his credit in 49 T20Is played so far, picked up his 50th T20I wicket in the 30th match he played against the West Indies in Guyana on August 8, 2023.”
Summary
Varun Chakaravarthy is poised to break Kuldeep Yadav’s Indian record by becoming the fastest to 50 T20I wickets if he takes five wickets against Australia in the upcoming match.
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